Blog images play a huge role in determining the level of success one is able to obtain as a blogger. More specifically, the quality of images you include in your blog posts and their ability to connect on an emotional level with your readers. This is especially true in creative industries such as art, beauty and fashion. Most of us are very visual people and although written content may eventually capture our attention, it’s the imagery that draws us in long enough for that to occur. Below I have shared my top five iPad apps that I use on a regular basis to create gorgeous, branded images on my blog and websites. Enjoy!

My top five mobile apps to create beautiful blog images

ArtStudio for iPad – Draw Sketch and Paint: ArtStudio for iPad is by far the app that I use most often to create beautiful blog images because. Although I have both Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop in my PC, I am able to create comparable images without being tied to my desk. It’s also the easiest way for me to create face charts for specific looks or to send home with one of my studio clients after a makeup lessons/consultation.

Background Eraser is my go-to app to easily erase image backgrounds and create cut out images to use on pinterest and/or blog posts. Again, I have the ability to erase backgrounds in photoshop but I find that I can do it faster and in less steps using the app, Background Eraser on my iPad.

Snapseed by Google: Winner of Apple’s App of the year award in 2011, Snapseed allows ultimate flexibility in enhancing image settings, filters and special effects. In addition, Google’s popular Snapseed app has an assortment of special effects and filters with new features being added on a continuous basis.

Canva is a graphic design and photo editing app with professional templates specifically sized for each social network. You can upload your own images or browse Canva’s vast library of shapes, illustrations, stock photography, fonts and more. Canva makes it easy to streamline branding across all social media channels and ultimately boost brand awareness and recognition.

Create professional looking images with Canva

To download or learn more about Canva in iTunes, click here: Canva iTunes

PicPlayPost allows users to create photo and video collages that can be downloaded to your mobile device or instantly shared on social media platforms. PicPlayPost is hugely popular among bloggers and youtubers making it the #1 paid app in over 40 countries. Create collages with up to 9 images and/or videos with custom watermark to further increase your blog’s brand awareness.

In general, I live a clean, healthy life: I cook “clean”, healthy meals and rarely drink anything but water outside of my morning cup o’ joe and the occasional glass of wine. As a certified specialist in fitness nutrition, I also recognize the importance of exercise and play tennis as often as I can and practice yoga at least 3 times per week. This being said, I am not always in control of the toxins that my body is exposed to through the air that I breathe, the chemicals and/or pesticides that are used on the food that I eat, especially when dining out. My antidote for this uncontrollable exposure to unknown toxins is to do an herbal cleanse at least once per year, preferably every six months.

Why should I do a total body cleanse?

If left unaddressed, chemicals and pollutants will begin to accumulate in the body causing it to become bogged down or clogged. As a result, healthy cells in the body become weak and no longer capable of flushing toxic substances from the body. As this occurs, inflammation is triggered in the body causing a multitude of symptoms including: fatigue, headaches, general aches and pains, joint pain, increased allergy symptoms, bloating, gas and other digestive discomforts. *Research has also indicated that toxin accumulation slows down energy production in the body and puts additional strain on the gastrointestinal system by increasing the number of tissue-damaging free radicals. When this occurs, the body can also have difficulty producing digestive enzymes which aid in breaking down food.

I have tried many different types of cleanse/detox programs with my favorite being those from a company called Renew Life™. In the past I have done Cleanse Smart, a 30-day total body cleanse program from Renew Life™ and been pleased with results. At the beginning of May however, I decided to try a faster cleanse and purchased a 7-day total body cleanse from the brand. Given that it was only a 7-day process, I assumed the cleanse would not be as effective as the 30-day programs. In fact, on the 4th day I began to question if the cleanse was actually working. Since I only had 3 more days to go, I stayed on track and continued taking the cleanse and following the food and alcohol restrictions as recommended. It has now been 2.5 months since I finished the cleanse and the results have far exceeded my expectations!

Renew Life™ 7-day total body cleanse improved skin health

Renew Life™ 7-day total body cleanse not only increased my energy level, it brightened my skin, and cleared up chronic milia on my forehead. Given that face mapping indicates this area is tied to the digestive system, it makes total sense that the total body cleanse was able to resolve an issue that skin care products could not.

I have also had an ongoing struggle with digestive discomfort which at first I attributed to a gluten intolerance. After eliminating gluten from my diet with no relief I scoured my Fitness Nutrition textbook to see if I could narrow down the root cause. I discovered that my body was not producing enough Amylase, a digestive enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates. To resolve this issue, I have been taking Digestive Enzymes before every meal for the last two years. As long as I took the enzymes, I was fine but if I forgot, the symptoms would reoccur. I am thrilled to report that Renew Life™ 7-day total body cleanse has completely resolved this issue and I haven’t taken a Digestive Enzyme since May 2nd!

I am very impressed with the results I personally experienced from Renew Life™ 7-day total body cleanse and would recommend it to anyone looking to do an herbal cleanse. (Note: always speak to your personal physician before beginning a cleanse of any type) See below for brand product details.

Sending peace, love & happiness to all!

Renew Life™ 7-day total body cleanse product overview:

For those who experience occasional constipation, or want a fast, one-week herbal cleansing program, Rapid Cleanse may be your ideal cleanse.* It’s an advanced, 7-day, 3-part cleansing program that helps eliminate waste and toxins and promotes regularity.* Part 1 supports detoxification; Part 2 helps with the removal of digestive toxins with 4 grams of easy-mixing acacia fiber; and Part 3 promotes healthy bowel elimination.* Rapid Cleanse is a gluten free program, and is guaranteed for quality, purity, and potency through expiration.

Renew Life™ Helpful tips to remember while doing a total body cleanse

During any type of cleanse, remember that your goal is to support your detoxification processes while helping your body maintain a healthy balance of nutrients.* Your daily diet should provide support for your organs of elimination as well as overall nourishment for your body, which is why choosing the right foods while cleansing is also important. Below are some quick tips to help you get started:

Eat plenty of “living foods” such as raw, organic fruits and veggies (veggies may also be lightly steamed) in addition to fermented foods that contain beneficial probiotic cultures such as yogurt, kefir, miso and/or tempeh.

Happy Tuesday, all! I am back, although severely jet lagged from our 30+ hours journey home from Cambodia. The trip was absolutely amazing and I look forward to sharing details in an upcoming blog post later this week!

Today’s blog post is dedicated to my globalX family who fell in love with this yummy, yet healthy recipe for Double Chocolate Chip Cookies. I hope you will enjoy this tasty treat too!

Double-Chocolate-Chip Cookies

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Wet Ingredients

14 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed well

¼ cup coconut oil, melted

½ cup coconut nectar, agave nectar or honey

1 teaspoon maple syrup

Add-ins: ⅔ cup dark chocolate chips

Base ingredient in this recipe is black beans.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat. Set aside.

Add dry ingredients to a small bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside.

Mix all dry ingredients and set aside

Add wet ingredients to the bowl of your food processor or high-powered blender. Process on high for 2 minutes, until mixture is completely smooth.

Although a food processor can be used, I hand mash the black beans until desired consistency

If using a food processor, add dry ingredients to wet and process for another 1 minute, until fully combined. If you’re using a blender, pour the wet ingredients into a large clean bowl, followed by the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until combined.

If using a food processor, remove the blade and stir in chocolate chips. If in a bowl from the blended mix, stir in the chocolate chips.

Scoop about 2 tablespoons at a time onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches in between each cookie. (To ensure consistent cookie size, use a greased ice cream scoop!)

Bake for 14–16 minutes, until tops are cracked and begin to crisp.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the sheet for 2 minutes. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Cookies are soft, similar to the texture of a brownie. Best when stored in the refrigerator which also increases firmness of the cookie.

Store cookies in refrigerator

Notes
If honey is used, recipe is no longer vegan. Do not use unflavored Natural Calm for this recipe. Testing shows that orange flavored Natural Calm works best. To store cookies, transfer to an air-tight container and refrigerate for five days.
**Original recipe courtesy of Leanne Vogel and naturalvitality.com however the version below has been slightly modified to suit my dietary preferences.

If you rely on Victoria’s Secret for your vacation and poolside attire you will be sad to learn the brand plans to discontinue selling swimwear by the end of this year. In a recent press release Victoria’s Secret announced its plan to restructure the organization and eliminate all categories except lingerie, beauty and the PINK brand. As a result, stores will now utilize the extra space to focus on the active wear line, VS Sport.

The press release also reveals that swimwear sales have been down in recent years. More than 250 employees of Victoria’s Secret have lost their jobs as a result of this reorganization. Rumors are also circulating that the VS catalog will also be among the long list of offerings no longer supported by Victoria’s Secret and parent company, L Brands, Inc.

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If you are like me, you don’t have a lot of time to prepare healthy snacks to have available throughout the day. Unfortunately, this lack of pre-planning leads to skipping crucial morning meals that our bodies need to sustain a balanced energy level throughout the day. When I was younger, skipping meals, in particular breakfast, didn’t seem to have a huge impact on my body, physically or mentally. Well, as luck would have it, now that I am in my late 40’s I can see a major difference in my ability to concentrate and stay on task on the days when I don’t have a healthy breakfast.

My typical routine is to get up around 6 or 7am, feed our pets, Max and Katie, then make coffee and retire to my studio for some quite devotion time. If I have a tennis match that morning I will usually make a bowl of oatmeal and berries about an hour before my match so that I will have a healthy serving of carbs to sustain my energy throughout the match. On the days that I don’t play tennis, I am less likely to take a break between my devotion time and the start of my work day. This means that my first meal of the day may not be eaten until noon and sometimes even later in the afternoon. This is a terrible habit and one that I am determined to change beginning tomorrow morning!

Being a nutrition specialist, I KNOW the importance of eating breakfast, I just don’t do it on a regular basis. The word breakfast actually implies, “you need to take a break from the fast”. The stretch of time between falling asleep at night and waking in the morning is the longest stretch of time that the body goes without food. When we wake up and start our morning routines, the body doesn’t have anything to provide energy and will resort to holding on to fat and/or burning muscle. Obviously, neither of the scenarios are desired. For maximum energy throughout the day and maintaining a healthy weight, nutritionists recommend eating 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking.

Studies also show that those who eat breakfast experience a substantial decline in their craving for sweets. For those who eat a breakfast that is high in protein, the cravings for savory or high fat foods were also decreased. Those who skipped breakfast all together had increased cravings for both categories of foods that continued to rise throughout the course of their day. Why not join me in my quest to start each day with a healthy breakfast that is high in protein. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Blogger for hire

As a beauty blogger I am often consulted by a brand to write a paid advertisement or supplied product in exchange for my review. Prior to publishing a review on any product or service, I spend a considerable amount of time researching the brand and the product being considered for review. If a product does not live up to marketing claims, or my due diligence reveals unhappy customers or negative feedback with agencies such as the Better Business Bureau I opt not to publish the review. In fact, the majority of product reviews that I write are for products that I buy and after using them, decide to share my opinion about that product on my own accord.

I wrote my first blog post in 2009, at a time when bloggers were not considered “influencers” and rarely contracted for paid sponsorships. My how times have changed in recent years. Cosmetic brands have realized that consumers respond to the buying advice of “real, everyday people” better than they do to celebrities. The public has come to understand that most celebrities only endorse a product because they are being paid to do so. The assumption has been that people who share reviews on YouTube, a personal blog or other social media outlet is doing so because they authentically LOVE the product they are endorsing. While this is true for some, it is definitely not true for all bloggers.

In fact just last week I accepted an opportunity to write about a specific product line (“brand x”) along with several other bloggers in the beauty blogging community. During my pre-review research I discovered more than 30 complaints from customers that had purchased different products from “brand x” and experienced negative results. I immediately reached out to my contact with “brand x” via email expressing concern over the customer reviews and included the link where these reviews were posted. To date I have not gotten a response. As a result, I chose not to endorse the brand on my blog or any social media outlet. The disheartening part of this experience is that I saw multiple posts for “brand x” by trusted bloggers who I can only assume, were not aware of the negative history on “brand x”.

Just yesterday I was made aware of certain bloggers who, after reading a colleague’s review of products or services, were republishing these reviews as their own. In every instance, the plagiarizing blogger made no mention of the content belonging to another person. Thankfully, the majority of bloggers in the community support each other and are bonding together to take a stand against this type of unethical behavior.

In addition to blogging/writing, I also work one-on-one with women in my Alpharetta makeup studio. In every client consultation, women express their level of confusion and frustration with the oversaturated cosmetic market. In many cases, they are spending an excessive amount of money on products that are not designed for their specific issue or desired outcome. Once I explain to them why they should or should not use a particular product, they always ask the following question:

“How do I know what I should buy and what I should not buy?”

My advice is always the same, “Do your due diligence on the source that provides beauty advice to you.”

If a blogger doesn’t have integrity or a real passion for what they are doing it will be visible if you look close enough. For me, a dead giveaway is a blogger who uses social media solely to post “solicitation ads”. If the majority of their material is designed to sell you something with links to influencer networks such as “like to know it” chances are they are most interested in their personal earnings. Don’t get me wrong, blogging is most definitely a business and we would like to be paid for doing our job. Reputable bloggers spend at least the same amount of time that is in the average 8 hour work day researching products, writing and editing posts, taking photographs and editing images, all things that have to be done to produce material that others will be drawn to and enjoy reading. The difference is, a blogger you can trust, one who cares about her audience shares more than a list of products you should buy.

The best bloggers are not afraid to be real with you, share part of herself and her life with you and treat you with the same love and respect that she has for her friends and those closest to her. That my friend is a beauty blogger that understands that beauty, true beauty starts inside the heart.

How do you feel about paying for online beauty purchases with a selfie?

Apparently it’s not such a far-fetched idea. The first online retailer to initiate one step check out process for frequently purchased items now wants the be the first to offer “pay be selfie”. (push-to-buy Dash buttons)

On March 10th, Amazon filed a patent application for a new system that would allow shoppers to take a selfie or video of themselves to confirm an online purchase. By using a method that requires the buyer to perform an action, Amazon feels this new technology could prevent fraudulent use of stolen credit cards or cell phones.

A similar futuristic idea has already been tested by credit card merchant, MasterCard. In a limited study with around 500 customers MasterCard used a fingerprint scanner and a cell phone to verify online purchases. At this time there is no word on when this option would become available to the general public.

Details in Amazon’s patent application describe using biometric facial recognition software to confirm a person’s identity. The patent filing also points out the issue of forgotten passwords and annoying captchas that make online purchases difficult, especially on mobile devices. The concept of requiring the buyer to perform an action such as smiling, winking or blinking would confirm that the buyer is in fact a two-dimensional image as well as the authorized buyer associated with the account. It is too early in the patent application process to project a roll out date for Amazon’s proposed pay by selfie process however, you can bet this will be a game changer for all online shoppers in the not so distant future.

Have you used a foam roller before? Foam rolling, a/k/a self-myofascial release is an effective way to release muscle tightness and increase range of motion. In other words, foam rolling is a way to give yourself a deep tissue massage. Foam rollers are especially helpful to break up scar tissue that has occurred from chronic overuse and/or injuries. Foam rolling also helps the body to recover after a work out by breaking up scar tissue and adhesions to speed the healing process.

How foam rolling cured chronic knee pain

I discovered foam rolling about two years ago when I began to experience knee pain as a result of playing too much tennis. At first I was concerned that I had something serious such as a torn meniscus. I tried icing, wearing a knee brace and every other measure I could find to reduce the pain. It wasn’t until my husband, (at that time my boyfriend,) suggested that I try using his foam roller. I was skeptical to say the least but given my next step was to see an orthopedist, I figured I would give it a shot. I am extremely grateful that I did as foam rolling has literally changed my life! If I am diligent and roll before and after a tennis match I rarely experience any knee pain. In the past I would have a hard time walking without pain. What I finally figured out through tons or research combined with trial and error is the knee pain was being caused by an inflamed trigger point in a muscle in my quads, the vastus medialis. This also resulted in inflammation and swelling on the inner knee called, Pes anserinus bursitis

Trigger points in Vastus Medialis

The foam roller has now become my best friend. I have had success in treating all types of muscular aches and pains, including tennis elbow by using a particular foam roller, called the GRID. The GRID foam roller collection is designed with a 3-dimensional pattern that allows tissue to aerate while you roll. This promotes an increase in the flow of blood and oxygen to the area being treated, encouraging repair to muscles and tissue.

GRID foam roller technology

We have two of the GRID foam rollers at home, the GRID 2 foam roller and the GRID mini foam roller. I love to use the GRID mini to align my spine by placing in on the floor and rolling up the center of the spine. It has worked extremely well to maintain healthy spinal care and reduced frequency to the chiropractor from weekly to every 3 to 4 months! The GRID 2 foam roller is the way I roll every other part of my body. Although you can use the mini, I find it easier to use the larger one as it covers more area of the body. The mini is designed for travel hence the smaller size. See how the GRID foam rollers work here: https://www.youtube.com/user/tptherapy

GRID 2.0 and GRID mini foam rollers

The GRID foam rollers were designed by Cassidy Phillips, a biomechanical specialist concentrating on sports performance, injury prevention, and the muscular structure that supports the efforts of the body in motion. Mr. Phillips began researching trigger point therapy after he was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, a muscular dysfunction. His personal desire to continue his athleticism was the driving desire behind the research and creation of TriggerPoint Performance Therapy and the entire GRID foam roller collection. To learn more about Cassidy Phillips and TriggerPoint Performance visit: https://www.tptherapy.com/about/our-story

I have tried using the basic foam rollers at the gym and have found the GRID foam rollers to be my favorite. I highly recommend foam rolling to promote a happy and healthy lifestyle!!

Melatonin is a hormone produced in the pineal gland, located in the center of the brain. Melatonin regulates the body’s daily rhythms such as your sleep-wake cycle. (also called circadian rhythms) Production of melatonin by the pineal gland is stimulated by darkness an inhibited by light.

Scientific findings show that melatonin decreases the time it takes to fall asleep (“sleep latency”), increases feelings of “sleepiness,” and may increase the duration of sleep. The liquid form of melatonin was much more effective for me however, it did cause nightmares so I no longer use it.

Melatonin has been called “the most misused sleep aid in America” with many individuals taking 3+ mg, well over the 1mg suggested dose per night. Taking more than 1mg does not increase the affect and in fact, can negatively impact libido. The recommended and most effective dosage of melatonin is less in smaller framed individuals with 500 mcg or .5 mg recommended for a 105 lb individual.

Taken in proper amounts, melatonin is the least expensive and most effective sleep aid in America. Using a liquid form of melatonin can produce drowsiness in 10 to 15 minutes versus 30 to 60 minutes with melatonin in capsule form, which has to be broken down by the digestive system first.

I have tried every prescription sleeping pill that is available with none of them keeping me asleep for more than 4 hours. I have also tried several types of herbal tea but didn’t notice a great impact on my sleeping patterns. The best sleeping aid that I have tried (and continue to use) is a powder form of magnesium called Natural Calm. After dinner each night I heat one cup of water in the microwave for 30 seconds and split it between two coffee cups. (one for me and one for my hubby) Once I have added the water to the cup I add two teaspoons of the Natural Calm powder to the cup and stir to combine. Once the bubbles have settled it’s bottoms up! I highly recommend Natural Calm as a sleep aid for anyone that has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep at night.

According to a poll by Self.com, 60% of participants log fewer than 7 to 8 hours sleep per night and 15% indicated less than 6 hours per night.

Poll Data:

Forty-eight percent of Americans report insomnia occasionally, while 22 percent experience insomnia every or almost every night.

Women are 1.3 times more likely to report insomnia than men.

People over age 65 are 1.5 times more likely to complain of insomnia than younger people.

Divorced, widowed and separated people report more insomnia

Sleep recommendations for Adults

The suggested amount of sleep for Adults is 7 to 8 hours per night. Benefits include:

Healthy physical and mental state

Younger looking appearance

Improves circulation

Lowers blood pressure

Reduces stress level

Reduces inflammation

Strengthens immune system

Improves memory

Aids in controlling body weight

Teenagers need nine to 10 hours of sleep while school-aged children may need 10 or more hours of sleep.

Risks associated with too little sleep:

Less than 7 hours:

3 times more likely to catch a cold (getting enough sleep helps to regulate the body’s response to infection)

Weight gain (the body produces more ghrelin, appetite promoting hormone and less of the satiety-producing hormone, leptin)

Stick to a sleep schedule: Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, including weekends to reinforce your body’s sleep/wake cycle.

Eating and drinking habits: Don’t go to bed hungry or overly stuffed to avoid discomfort that could keep you awake. Limit the amount of liquids you drink prior to bed to eliminate multiple trips to the bathroom during the night. This includes intake of more than one “standard drink” of alcohol (10-12 oz beer, 5 oz wine, 1.5oz shot of liquor) Higher intake of alcohol disrupts sleep and limits the body’s ability to reach REM stage which stimulates the brains ability to learn, cognitive and creative thinking and memory skills.

Try to create a bedtime ritual: Creating routine allows you body to recognize when in is time to “wind down”. This might include taking a shower or warm bath, reading a book, 30 minutes of Yoga or other relaxing activity. Dim lights and do not go to bed with the TV or computer on as research suggests that screen time or other media use interferes with sleep.

Create a comfortable environment: A cool (65̊), quiet and dark room is ideal to promote sleep. Some individuals find using a fan or smart phone app such as Relax Melodies, White Noise or try one of the apps suggested by Shape.com by clicking this link: 10 Free iPhone Apps to Help You Sleep Better, Tonight!

Limit daytime naps: Daytime naps can interfere with nighttime sleep, if you choose to nap during the day limit naps to 30 minutes or less.

Be Active: Regular physical exercise is important to promote sleep, just be sure to limit strenuous evening activity which could also interfere with you ability to fall asleep.

Limit and/or manage stress: Some sleep experts suggest keeping a journal or notebook on the bedside table to jot down the following day’s tasks an hour before bedtime reduces racing thoughts and sudden nighttime awakenings due to forgotten “to do” items.

Skip the snooze button: REM sleep occurs towards early morning hours and is accompanied by vivid dreams and memory consolidation; the third and fourth stages of sleep are deep and restorative. Studies suggest when you hit the snooze button, you alternate between wakefulness and light sleep, which might feel comforting – but there is no physical or mental benefit from this. Set your alarm later and get more REM or quality sleep.

What is the meaning of love? In today’s culture love is incorrectly characterized as an elated feeling of emotion that is accompanied by sexual attraction. The accurate word for this portrayal of “love” is lust and/or infatuation, which are often mistaken for love at the beginning of a relationship.

When relationships are formed based on this self-serving portrayal of love, they rarely last. This “love” describes something that must be earned by making someone feel good:

“If you are attractive to me, be nice to me, meet my needs and love me I in return will “love” you.”

Take away the newness of this type of relationship and pleasure that stems from it, what was thought to be love will be lost.

The true meaning of love

If you research the origin of the word love, you will find that it refers to an action, a verb. Love, derived from the Old English word, lufian means “to love, cherish, show love to; delight in, approve.” In essence, love is demonstrated in action by doing something specific and tangible for others. Love is not something that we can obtain or “fall into” but something we cultivate and give to another person without expecting to receive anything in return.

One of my favorite Bible verses comes from the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 13. In this scripture, Paul is describing a kind of love that is directed outward, toward others, not inward to ourselves. Love that God has for his children and expects us to show toward others. This type of love does not come natural for us and in contrast, goes against our natural inclinations. Without Gods help, our selfish nature is not capable of feeling or expressing authentic love. Love that will last through the ages because we care enough to sacrifice our needs in order to meet the needs of another.

As a woman with two failed marriages on my track record, I can attest to the truth written above. Before I totally submitted control of my life to my heavenly Father, I looked to relationships to fulfill a void in my life. A void that can only be filled by a personal relationship with Jesus. Once I was secure in my relationship with God, I didn’t “need” anyone else, including a husband to complete me. (Sorry Jerry McGuire fans<3)

Thankfully, God has rewarded my sacrifice of my life to Him by blessing me with a marriage more fulfilling than I could ever have imagined. A marriage that is rich, not only in love but respect and admiration that grows greater with each passing day.

My hope on this Valentine’s Day is that you too will look only to God for fulfillment of your needs. Then, and only then, will you be able to experience the unexplainable joy that stems from a selfless and sacrificial love for your husband and lifetime partner.

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